Ahhh...Sand

When I think sand, I think beach. Hanging out...walking on it...playing in it...
And since I had some time off, I thought it was a fabulous idea if I could go 'sanding' for a while.
But this is not the kind of 'sanding' Doug was thinking for me.
Instead he has me 'sanding' the kitchen cabinets.
The left side is the done part...the right side is what we are re-finishing.


I seriously think by the time I'm done, I'm going to have one Popeye arm...

And with all the Green Smoothies I've been drinking with a spinach base, this really could be me soon. Scare me!

Ice Ice Baby

The Olathe Marathon was cancelled last night due to the lovely weather forecasters insisting we were doomed for 10+ inches of snow.

We woke around 7:30 am to dry streets. By 8:30 it was raining off and on and did eventually turn to ice. We're yet to see a single snowflake. But, as far as I'm concerned, the Olathe Marathon Committee made the right choice with the information they were given. Even if the ice did come in later in the morning, it would have made for a nasty, soppy, cold mess of a run. And I'm much happier nice and dry right now.

We had no takers on Doug's treadmill marathon. I think it could have been fun. But honestly, am glad no one else thought it was a great idea. Instead, I'm nice and cozy at home. Doug's laying flooring and soon we'll be bottling wine and watching the MU game.

Enjoy your weekend!

Whew...This Has Been a Day

So...today was my last day worked at a company I've been with for 15+ years.
I am very excited about the future and looking forward to something new.
However, it was still an emotional day.

So...I thought I would work off this emotional energy with the Olathe Marathon tomorrow.
But with all the horrible weather predicted...anywhere from 4-8 to 8-10+ inches of snow...the marathon has been cancelled.
The have postponed the half marathon to next week, but have cancelled the marathon all together.

So...that means Nikemom will come down next weekend and we'll run the half marathon.
But I'm behind 2 marathons for the year with me wanting to cover 12 marathons this year with no marathon in February or March now.
But will make up one in May when we run 2 marathons. And I'm sure sometime in the fall we can catch up. I have no worries I can still do this.

So...tonight I'm going to trade in my water and chicken with pasta for pizza and beer!

Next marathon...April 19th...unless there's another 10+ inches of snow.

What do THEYYYY Know?

Okay...
Crap.
Word on the street is we're supposed to be receiving 4-8 inches of snow...rain...ice on Saturday. With winds of 15-25 mph.
Good times...
I'm a girl who loves a challenge.
This could be fun.
And I can blame my crappy time on the crappy weather.
Sounds fair, 'eh?
But the Olathe Marathon is in jeopardy of being cancelled cuz they are saying they don't want people getting creamed by sliding cars and such.
Fine...they are no fun.
But for anyone that knows Kansas weather, it can change on a dime or they can have the forecast all wrong.
I say, 'what do theeyyy know?'
But since Abby's hearing about it on her news station, when she lives in Philly, there may be something to this.
It's almost April people.
I guess all we can do is wait.
Doug has this fabulous idea of if the marathon does get cancelled to just continue to the YMCA and do our 26.2 miles on the dreadmill.
So far...I don't think he has any takers.

A Good Omen

Today as I'm driving Fiona into work, I glance down and my miles per gallon digital guage reads...

26.2

I smiled.
How perfect is that!
It's a good sign for Saturday.

Pretty in Pink

This is a flower from one of our peach trees.

See all the pink flowers!

So pretty.

Doug and I ran at the YMCA tonight.

It's way windy outside.

I'm sooo not ready for this marathon on Saturday.

I'm just going to go out and enjoy myself.

They are calling for rain, snow or ice...they don't know yet.

We'll just wait and see and make the best of it.

Tonight I'm off to meet my friend, Leesa, for some coffee.

It'll be fun to get together with her.

I Just Love Him...

Just look at those stained glass windows!

And that shiny floor!

Aren't they beautiful?!

Thanks babe!

You are awesome!

Now Doug is finishing up the flooring in the dining room area and then it's off to get a new dining room set we have our eyes on.

Got my 8 miler in on Sunday on the newly paved trails right outside our front door.

It was nice not having to go anywhere.

The weather was perfect.

Less than a week before Olathe.

So excited to have Nikemom coming to stay with us!